Operation Silent Harvest Part 2

The supermarket's interior echoed with a low, haunting stillness as Team Alpha continued its sweep. Davies raised a clenched fist, signaling his team to halt. His eyes scanned the aisles illuminated by their night-vision goggles. The eerie green glow revealed toppled shelves and forgotten products, now coated in dust and decay.

"Alpha to command. We're nearing the center aisle. So far, minimal resistance," Davies reported softly through the comms.

"Copy, Alpha. Keep it quiet," Thomas replied from the command center. He watched the live feed from Alpha's helmet cams, noting the methodical progress they were making. He switched views to Team Bravo's feed next. Phillip and his squad held defensive positions near the loading docks, stacking crates and metal shelving as improvised barricades.

"Bravo, report," Thomas called.